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Clarksville High

High School · Montgomery County · Clarksville, TN

A Montgomery County high school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

151 Richview RD, Clarksville, TN 37043

  • Math 36% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 57% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.8% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.1% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.3 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation13.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$10,645
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at Clarksville High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
61%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Clarksville High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,052/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarksville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,871

Median home value

$325,400

Median rent

$1,208/mo

College educated

43.4%

Homeownership

70%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
13.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rossview HighEnrollment path unverified5.89–123.1 mi1,575Compare →
Cmcss Adult High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.69–124.0 mi147Compare →
Academy for Academic ExcellencePrivate · tuitionNot rated6–114.1 mi16Compare →
Middle College @ Austin Peay State UniversityEnrollment path unverified7.711–124.4 mi108Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Montgomery County

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#25 of 43
District spending per student
$10,645NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clarksville High is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clarksville High

Clarksville High is a public high school in Clarksville, TN, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 1,576 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,296 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clarksville High

What grades does Clarksville High serve?

Clarksville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Clarksville High?

Clarksville High has an enrollment of approximately 1,576 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarksville High?

The student-teacher ratio at Clarksville High is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clarksville High rank in TN?

Clarksville High ranks #1,296 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Clarksville High's MySchoolScout rating?

Clarksville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clarksville High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarksville High has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clarksville High a charter school?

No, Clarksville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clarksville High a Title I school?

No, Clarksville High is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,576
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 37043)
57,246
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
35.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37043; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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